Fatherhood is never easy. When famous country musician, Brad Paisley, was about to welcome his first son and child William Huckleberry Paisley with his wife, he was worried. He knew he was a “free spirit” and worried that having a child meant giving up his freedom. The thought weighed heavily on his mind until he sought out his preacher.
He was told he would not even realize what he was giving up because it becomes negligible once he becomes a father. The preacher was right, and Brad’s life was all the better.
Keep reading to learn more about his first son William Huckleberry Paisley.
What We Know About William Huckleberry Paisley
William Huckleberry Paisley is the first child and son Brad Paisley welcomed with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley. He was born on February 22, 2007, and his middle name was inspired by Mark Twain’s famous character Huckleberry Finn. Brad gave him the title hoping the boy would come to possess the same wild streak his fictional namesake was known for.
The proud father once said: “He’s William Huckleberry Paisley as in Huckleberry Finn — a reference to a spirit of adventure I hope he embodies. I can see him now — out playing in the woods, taking chances … He’s all boy. There’s nothing delicate about him.”
William enjoys love from his parents, who are very protective of him. They all live together, and his parents have been working hard to instill noble values into him. He is reportedly now in high school, but details of which school he is attending have been kept from the public for his safety.
How Old Is William Huckleberry Paisley?
William Huckleberry Paisley is currently 16 years old. He was born on February 22, 2007, which makes him a Pisces.
William Huckleberry Paisley’s Career
He is still a teenager, so he does not have an established career path yet. However, according to some sources, William has shown interest in showbiz, just like his parents. He has not only expressed passion for country music but also shown an affinity for acting, making him a double-edged sword that can swing either way career-wise.
William has reportedly joined the drama club in his high school, but only time will tell where that move will take him. He is content with focusing on his studies as he weathers high-school drama, and his parents are fully supportive.
William Huckleberry Paisley’s Parents
Babies don’t get to choose their families, but William has no complaints about where he landed. After all, his mom and dad are celebrities with great work bodies. His father, Brad Paisley, is one of the best-selling country musicians, with about eleven albums to his credit.
All his albums are certified gold, with some earning higher ratings on RIAA. He has released up to 35 top ten singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in the US alone. Of the 35 songs, 20 made it to the top 10, making him a record holder for the most consecutive singles at the top of the chart.
He is also well-decorated as a singer, having won up to three Grammys and other awards and nominations. His wife, Kimberly, is a well-known actress with a career that started several decades ago.
She rose to fame thanks to her breakthrough role in “Father of the Bride” (1991). Other productions she has featured in include “Tales From the Crypt,” “George Lopez,” “Safe House,” and “Lucky 7.”
How Did William Huckleberry Paisley’s Parents Meet?
The first time they met, Brad was in the cinema while Kimberly was on screen, playing her role in “Father of the Bride.” Brad loved her performance and subsequently requested that she appear in the music video of his single “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” which was about going to see “Father of the Bride.”
They started dating not long after that and got engaged in 2002. The engagement phase lasted about nine months before the pair tied the knot on March 15, 2003. The wedding ceremony took place at Staufer Chapel, located at Pepperdine University.
Aside from William, Brad and Kimberly also share another son named Jasper Warren. He was born on April 17, 2009. Not much is known about him because Brad and Kimberly are strict about privacy.
Famous parents who are just as protective of their kids include Emily Blunt, Mila Kunis, Adele, and Jennifer Lopez.
